CV Format in Austria

Every company you are eyeing in Austria will require you to brief them about your work experience on a few sheets of paper we commonly know in the corporate world as Curriculum Vitae. Although you may have already made one for another company back in your home country, customizing your CV for Austrian companies can also get you ahead of the competition.

Although it was mentioned that Austrians are good at using English as a medium for conversation, you may want to secure a version of your CV that is translated to German. You cannot assume that all your interviewers or employers are excellent in understanding and speaking English, so better prepare two versions of your document.

Here are the necessary parts that should be present in your CV:

Parts of your CV	Content
Heading	With or without a heading is okay. But should you prefer one, just type in ‘Curriculum Vitae.’ It is important that you include a photo in your CV. Take note to make its size visible enough for your employers.
Personal Information	This should contain your full name, contact details with international dialing codes, email address, and nationality. This doesn’t need a subheading, and should just be written on top of your document.
Professional Experience / Work History	This is where your employer focuses, make sure you have a consistent structure that includes your job title, the name of your employer, dates, a brief discussion of your job description. Keep it simple and relevant to the current job application.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	List your educational background from your highest education attainment first. You may also include the seminars and trainings you took under this portion. Avoid irrelevant information that may not be value-adding to your application.
(Optional) Other Personal Information or Hobbies	Some employers may extend interest in knowing other activities you may be doing to enhance skills that you may use at work. Feel free to list down relevant hobbies, voluntary works, memberships in networking groups, and other extracurricular activities you may be into.
References	Add here names they may email or call to verify your background. You may list two to three references and their main contact details.

Just take note, keep your CV brief and relevant to the job you are applying for. Keep it neat and have it printed on high-quality paper. Below are samples of CVs in Austria you may want to check out:

If you have taken education from other countries, it will be a great help to mention it. Give emphasis on the qualities they may require of you and write in the third person in the singular form. Lastly, do attach a cover letter in the language your employer would be comfortable reading!